Discovery Education Initiative Offers Free Environmental-Focused Learning Resources

 Discovery Education has introduced a new collection of free digital learning materials focused on environmental studies. The resources are part of its Environmental Education Initiative, a multi-year partnership with Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor, Subaru, and the National Environmental Education Foundation dedicated to providing equitable access to learning in the field of environmental protection and innovation.

The standards-aligned resources include video lesson bundles and student activities exploring subjects such as energy conservation, forestry, clean drinking water, and more, the company explained in a news announcement. For example, a bundle on illegal dumping explores the environmental damage, health risks, and financial burdens of irresponsible waste disposal. Student activities are available for a range of ages, from Pre-K to grade 12. The resources are designed to "empower students to make informed decisions that support healthy environments and civic engagement," the company said.

"Experts at Stanford University carefully reviewed a body of academic literature over a 20-year period that measured the impacts of environmental education for K-12 students," said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of corporate partnerships for Discovery Education, in a statement. "Among the benefits of environmental education were improved academic performance, enhanced critical thinking skills, improved life-building skills, and greater confidence, autonomy, and leadership. We are proud to work alongside our partners to help engage students in the world around them and build these essential skills."